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| May 2-4 | 45th Annual Flower & Plant Market |
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Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster.
Fri.: Noon - 4pm; Sat.: 9am - 4pm; Sun.: 10am - 4pm.Specialty plants, hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, vegetable plants, and shrubs. Tours of the historic Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill. Gift Shop. Free admission to grounds. http://unionmills.org. 410-848-2288
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| May 3 | Clyde Gibson Annual Fishing Derby |
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Prospect Road, Mount Airy. 8:30am – 11:00am.
Fishing derby for ages 1 to 14. Prizes for largest fish, smallest fish, most weight. Great time for Dads (Moms too) to spend with their children and have a good time. Registration is required to be eligible for a prize. http://www.mtairylionsclub.com. 301-892-LION (5466)
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| May 3-4 | Historic Mayberry Mill Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show |
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Stone Road & Mayberry Road, Taneytown. Noon – 5pm.Unique crafts, hanging baskets, herbs, bedding, and vegetable plants displayed
in a pre-Civil War flour and grain mill.
http://www.mayberry-mill.com/. 410-848-6213
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| May 4 | Sykesville Art & Wine Festival |
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Main Street, Sykesville. 12pm – 5pm.
Juried art festival featuring local artists. Wine and beer tastings, live music,
food and other demonstrations.
http://sykesvillemainstreet.com. 410-795-8959
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| May 10 | Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival |
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Historic Downtown Westminster, East Main Street, Westminster. 10am – 4pm.
Unique jewelry, crafts, plants, shrubbery and flowers right on Main Street. Local shops and restaurants also open. Music by local bands. Free parking.
http://westgov.com. 410-848-9161
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| May 10-11 | Mother’s Day Weekend Show and Sale |
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Shiloh Pottery, 1027 Brodbeck Road, Hampstead. 10am – 5pm.Handmade functional pottery for sale. Pottery making demonstrations. Farm animals. Refreshments. Entertainment. Raku and blacksmithing demonstrations. http://www.shilohpottery.com. 410-239-8888
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May 10 | Carroll County Farmers’ Market “Mother’s Day”
Carroll County Agriculture Center, 700 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster. 8am – 2pm.
75 vendors with handmade crafts, fine arts, home baked goods, fresh eggs, honey, jams and jellies, heirloom tomato plants, flowering plants. Breakfast and lunch is served.
http://carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com. 410-848-7748May 21 & 28 | Mt. Airy Farmers' Market
Mount Airy Municipal Parking Lot, 5 Park Avenue, Mount Airy. 3:30pm – 6:30pm.
Local produce, baked goods, entertainment, and more. Stop and shop from local vendors and support a sustainable community featuring fresh produce and baked goods. http://mountairymainstreet.org. |
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| May 17-18 | Blacksmith Days |
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Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center Street, Westminster.
Sat.: 8am – 5pm. Sun.: Noon - 5pmBlacksmiths demonstrate specialty blacksmithing. Hands-on classes. Auction of equipment and forged items. Food for sale. Farmhouse tours, Living History Center, exhibit buildings, and Museum Gift Shop open Noon – 5pm. Museum season passes are honored Noon - 5pm both days.www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org. 410-386-3880
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| May 17-18 | Mount Airy May Fest |
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Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. 10am – 5pm.
This is a crafter/vendor event where there are lots of food items being offered, rides for
the children, and music for everyone to enjoy. Join us for two days of fun. http://www.mtairylions.com. 301-829-LION (5466)
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| May 18 | Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County |
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Baker Memorial Chapel, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. 7pm.
Under the direction of Margaret Boudreaux, professor and department chair of the Music Department, Masterworks Chorale performs Mozart’s “Requiem” in collaboration with the Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra (FRYO) of Frederick, MD.
http://mcdaniel.edu. 410-871-3371
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| May 24 | Hampstead Day |
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Main Street, Hampstead. 8am – 4pm.
Main Street festival with antiques, crafts, entertainment, kid’s rides, and antique classic car show. Bus shuttle from North Carroll High School.
www.hampsteadlionsclub.org. 443-250-5165
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May 24-31 | Gamber Fire Co. Annual Fireman’s Carnival
Gamber Fire Co. Carnival Grounds, 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg. 6pm – 11pm.
The 1st fireman’s carnival of the year! Rides, food, games, and entertainment. Free fireworks on Mondaynight, Memorial Day – May 26th. www.gambervfd.org. 410-795-3445 |
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| May 26 | Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony |
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Historic Downtown Westminster. 10am.
The Parade starts at 10am on Pennsylvania Avenue and ends on Church Street at the Westminster Cemetery. A memorial service will begin at 11am in the cemetery. http://westgov.com. 410-259-8285
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| May 31 | Handbell Concert – Sweet Sixteen |
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Carroll Community College - Scott Theatre, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. 7:30pm.
Westminster Ringers, Inc. spring concert featuring Westminster Ringers & Accelerando. wrmanagingdirector@gmail.com. 410-848-5482
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